Primer on lead-acid storage batteries

FOREWORD......Page 4
OVERVIEW......Page 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS......Page 6
LIST OF FIGURES......Page 8
LIST OF TABLES......Page 9
INTRODUCTION......Page 12
DEFINITIONS......Page 13
Battery Components......Page 16
Capacity and Battery Ratings......Page 17
Series and Parallel Connections......Page 18
Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries......Page 22
Electrochemistry of the Lead-Acid Cell......Page 24
Negative and Positive Plate Construction Methods......Page 25
Antimony/Calcium/Selenium/Tin Alloying......Page 26
Specific Gravity......Page 28
Effects of Discharge Rate and Temperature on Capacity and Life......Page 31
Traction......Page 34
Stationary......Page 35
Portable......Page 36
SIZING AND SELECTION......Page 38
Matching the Charger to Battery Requirements......Page 40
Avoiding Overdischarge......Page 43
Cleaning......Page 44
Safety Precautions......Page 45
Testing......Page 47
Disposal......Page 50
BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 52
CONCLUDING MATERIAL......Page 54